Postcode OL16 4QH is located in a major urban area, within the Kingsway ward of Rochdale in the North West region, and forms part of the Balderstone & Kirkholt area. It has moderate deprivation level. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels. The average income of residents in Balderstone & Kirkholt is £38,700 per year. The nearest station is Rochdale located about 1.9 miles away. There are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Balderstone & Kirkholt has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,545 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.
Balderstone & Kirkholt has a very high crime rate.
Approximately 3.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 36.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Balderstone & Kirkholt is £38,700 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 13 ft away from OL16 4QH.
Balderstone & Kirkholt near OL16 4QH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Rochdale located about 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £186,000 in Kingsway area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £490,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £326,500 |
| Flats | 2 | £84,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £182,000 |
| Terraced | 38 | £171,500 |
10 year median price trend in Kingsway
In the OL16 4QH postcode area, located within Balderstone & Kirkholt, there are 3 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.